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Help with Planting Groundcover

22 years ago

Forgive my really basic questions. I want to plant some groundcover (golden moneywort), but I'm not sure about the spacing. I have read 12 - 18", but what if there are existing plants. Do I plant 12 - 18" from the existing plants? Also, from the front of the house, do I measure 12 -18" from the wall? And, between rows, do I measure 12 - 18?"

BTW, yes, I read all about their invasive qualities. I think it will still be better than the bark that is rotting because it's too wet in the area. =)

Thank you so much for your help. I have special ordered the flats, and I could use all your expertise.

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lisanti07028
22 years ago
I don't know how big that plant gets, but say it gets to be 12 inches in diameter: make a mental picture of a 12" plate and see how they'll fit together. Obviously, you have to have some overlap or you'll have lots of little empty diamonds. If you're planting a couple of rows, you should probably stagger them, to reduce the amount of exposed soil(until they fill in). If you plant too close to the house, some of the plant will probably stick up against the house, but if you don't plant close enough to the house, you will get weeds sticking up against the house, so I'd say plant close to the foundation. HTH

Joan
Cheryl
Original Author
22 years ago
Thank you so much, Joan!! You don't know how much that helps. I'll be looking for something 12" in diameter (a plate or something) to help me when I plant.

Cheryl
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